Miramax Television, in association with Dimension Films and Fireworks, is
proud to announce that production has begun on "A Wrinkle in Time,"
the upcoming four hour, two part mini-series based on Madeleine L'Engle's
Newbery Medal winning children's book. It was also announced today, by Miramax
president of television Billy Campbell and Fireworks CEO and chairman Jay
Firestone, that the mini-series is set to air on ABC during the 2001-2002
season.

Susan Shilliday ("Legends of the Fall," "Thirtysomething")
adapted the book into a screenplay, with John Kent Harrison ("What the Deaf
Man Heard") to direct. The project will be produced by the British Columbia
production company, BLT Productions, and will be executive produced by Jay
Firestone, Adam Haight, Josanne Lovick and Jordan Kerner ("George of the
Jungle," "Inspector Gadget," "When a Man Loves a
Woman," "Fried Green Tomatoes"). Miramax co-chairmen Bob and
Harvey Weinstein, co-president of production Bob Osher, and Billy Campbell will
supervise the project for Miramax TV. Catherine Hand will be co-executive
producer. Fireworks will distribute the project to foreign television, while
distribution in the U.S. and worldwide video, will be handled by Miramax.

"A Wrinkle In Time" is the classic tale of two children's (Meg
and Charles Wallace) dangerous quest through time in search of their missing
father. During their journey, Meg, Charles Wallace and their friend Calvin must
travel behind the shadow of an evil power that is darkening the cosmos, one
planet at a time. The trio, with the help of three extraordinary celestial
beings, must rely on their individual and collective strengths, delving deep
within themselves to save their father's life -- as well as their own.

"This wonderful novel by Madeleine L'Engle has always been one of my
favorites and I couldn't be happier with the terrific team assembled to bring it
to the television audience," said Bob Weinstein.

"I'm proud that Miramax Television is involved with such an amazing
project and extremely pleased to see 'Wrinkle' come to ABC as a
mini-series," said Billy Campbell.

"I'm so thrilled that Miramax, Fireworks and ABC are bringing
my book to television," said L'Engle. "I still believe that this
story which speaks to the infinite possibilities of love is as current
today as it was when I wrote it in 1962." "This book is required
reading in schools across North America and is about to become appointment
television around the world," said Firestone. "Whenever I tell
someone -- parent or child -- that we're filming 'A Wrinkle In Time' they
respond with a huge smile," said Susan Lyne of ABC. "It's one of
those rare books that has given so much pleasure to so many people. We're
thrilled we can bring it to a network audience." "Having
produced many family films for Disney, this fantastic journey across the
universe and within the hearts of three young people is extremely
challenging to bring to life," said Jordan Kerner. "We have
attempted to translate Madeleine's vision for the screen and an entirely
new generation of audience. It is an elevating task to accurately present
its adventure, its spiritual/emotional quest and its inherent
science-fiction fantasy." Campbell will be overseeing the project for
Miramax and Greg Phillips will be overseeing for Fireworks. Susan Lyne and
Nancy Bennett are overseeing the mini for ABC.